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LocalKind budgy Smugglers now available!

Budgy Smuggler has released the LocalKind men’s and women’s editions to support the community where they were born, and is giving a % of all sales of these great swimsuits to help us support our clients.  Pick up a pair today!
Men’s version
Women’s version

For wholesale or swimming group bulk discounts, please email shopforgood@localkind.org.au

Featured Events

Manly Business Chamber + Peer Wealth Golf Day @ Manly Golf Club - Thurs 10 April

Mark your calendars for the golf day of the year, collaborating again with our hosts Peer Wealth. We hope you can join us to make a positive impact and raise funds for LocalKind Northern Beaches and the Manly Business Chamber.  Join us for a fantastic day of golf, networking, and fun. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just dusting off your clubs, this event is perfect for all skill levels.
Where: Manly Golf Club
When:  Thursday 10 April, from 10.30am til late
What: Brunch, 18 holes of golf, dinner and presentation, raffles, silent auction.
Stay tuned for more details on registration. If you’re interested in becoming a corporate sponsor for the event, please reach out for further details.
Questions? Monique at admin@manly.org.au

Manly Fun Run - Sun 6 April

Manly Fun Run is Sunday 6 April this year, and whether it’s a run or a walk, 10km, 5km or 2km, we would love for you to join our team! Just follow this link to join Team LocalKind: https://raceroster.com/events/2025/101121/manly-fun-run-and-walk-6-april-2025/register?team=767441
Join a team with fun & purpose, and all team members get to join our After Party at Hotel Steyne near the finish line, and get shouted some food & drink vouchers. Meet a real, live Olympian! Olympian Nick Timmings will be running on our team and available for a chat at the After Party.
This year race organisers are doing something a little different and giving 100% of registration fees for people who join our team to LocalKind! We’ve had among the biggest teams in the past, and would love to have you run or walk with us this year. Sign up today!

Register your child/dependent for Beyond the Gloves – term 2

Beyond the Gloves is a free program that empowers young girls between the ages of 12-18 through physical exercise and mentoring. This builds resilience, self-esteem and confidence and promotes body positivity and mental fitness. This results in increased school attendance, motivation, meaningful connections and peer support and improved relationships.

Register your child/dependent for Beyond the Gloves – term 2

FREE Boxing and Mentoring Program for Young People, 11-18 Yrs.

Delivered by the 2024 Manly Woman of the Year  – Georgie Furze @getrealwithgeorgie

Held on Thursday 10 April, 4 – 5pm
Manly Youth & Community Centre
All equipment provided

This event is delivered by LocalKind with support from Northern Beaches Council as part of NSW Youth Week.
Register at localkind.org.au/btg or email: Jan@localkind.org.au

4th Sunday every month: Meat Raffle

Come on down to the Wharfy from 2-4pm the 4th Sunday of every month for a meat raffle benefitting LocalKind.  Try the new, uplifted Wharf Bar menu, and enjoy the vibes while you support a worthy cause.

A Few Community Courses

Accidental Counselling – Practical Skills

 

While working in the Community Sector you may be involved in a crisis intervention and this course will give you the basic skills you need to recognise, respond and then referring the individual to appropriate services, while maintaining boundaries and self-care. Learn while you gain a nationally accredited unit for which you will gain a credit transfer if you subsequently enrol in a full qualification course containing this unit, eg CHC42015 Certificate IV in Community Services or CHC51015 Diploma of Counselling.

https://nbmc.nsw.edu.au/course/Accidental_Counselling

HLTAID011 Provide First Aid

This first aid course is Nationally Recognised and provides participants with the skills necessary not only to be a first aid representative in a workplace but also to help family and friends in emergency situations. This unit (Provide First Aid – HLTAID011) describes the skills and knowledge required to provide a first aid response to a casualty. The unit applies to all workers who may be required to provide a first aid response in a range of situations, including community and workplace settings.

https://nbmc.nsw.edu.au/course/Provide_First_Aid